County Caseworker ; Local Government - Wayne County C&Y

note: this is a reposting of cs--l0623. If you applied under the previous posting which was open from january 23, 2026 to february 5, 2026, you cannot submit a new application.

empower young lives with wayne county children and youth services! Join us as a caseworker and make a lasting impact, guiding youth toward independence and success.

apply today to join our team!

as a county caseworker 1, you will support youth aged 14-23 in transitioning to adulthood through the independent living (il) program. Conduct needs assessments and creating individualized independent living plans. Provide hands-on guidance to help youth develop life skills, education plans, employment strategies, and housing stability. Conduct visits with youth in various settings like their homes, foster homes, and schools, sometimes involving transportation.

Manage a caseload with varying schedules and needs, which may require non-traditional hours. Maintain accurate records and reports of youth progress and program activities. Build rapport with youth, including those who may be challenging to engage, and modeling pro-social behaviors. Organize and facilitate life skills groups and community service activities. Attend court hearings and meetings with treatment providers and partners to support youth.

Communicate effectively with youth, families, professionals, and the il coordinator through oral and written communication. Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings to enhance skills related to transition-aged youth and relevant topics.

work schedule and additional information:

• full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, monday - friday, with 1-hour lunch.
  • once a caseworker is trained, normal working hours may be flexed to coincide with consumer needs.
  • caseworkers may be put on a rotation for on-call services which will include nights and weekends.
  • employee may have overnight travel or out of county travel on a monthly basis.
• telework: you will not have the option to telework in this position.
• you will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

qualifications
minimum experience and training requirements:

• two years of experience as a county social services aide 3 and two years of college level course work which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• a bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences; or
• any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of experience as a county social services aide 3 or in a similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

other requirements:

• pa residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• you must be able to perform essential job functions.

• you must pass a background investigation.
• a conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• this position falls under the provisions of the child protective services law.
  • under the law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, pa state police clearance, pa child abuse history clearance, and fbi fingerprint clearance.

how to apply:

• resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed…